1995 Cadillac Seville Owners Manual

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SEVILLE

1 9 9 5 OWNER’S L I T E R A T U R E

PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP

(Cadillac Motor C a r Co. Detroit, Mich.)

THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN TRE SATURDAY EVENING POST n JANUARY ZND, IN THE YEAR 1915 n COPYRIGHT. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION

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Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his pre- cision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years - “Craftsmanship A Creed -Accuracy A Law!’

The introduction of the first four cylinder en- gine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph.

For attention to quality and in- novation, the Royal Automobile

Club of England awarded the pres- tigious ‘- to Cadillac twice . . .

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first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the elec- tric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system.

Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to win this honor and the

only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As commonplace as stan- dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service.

r Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cor- ner-stone of modern *sem y me production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as “Standard of the World:

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In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, clean- liness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cad- illac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment.

“The Penalty of Leadership” first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac com- mitment to leadership, quality, and innovation. It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first produc- tion V8 engine. The V8 was stan- dard in all 1915 model Cadillacs.

Many Cadillac “firsts” have fol- lowed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmis- sion, a nation-wide comprehensive

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service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 La- ’30s wit- Salle/Harley Earl). The nessed production of the smooth and quiet V12 and L V 16 e The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling.

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During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon- tinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V17 10 en- gines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank.

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac

introduced the which set the trend in styling for nearly two decades. This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine.

Engineering innovations, con- veniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto- tilt a n d matic climate control, telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured ad- vances such as air suspension, mem- ory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed

stainless steel roof and low profile tires.

m a o r - introduced in 1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal lux- ury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 Eldorados.

An Air Cushion Restraint Sys- tem (airbag) was available for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.

Analog Electronic Fuel Injec- tion was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new inter- national size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incor- porated an on-board microprocessor.

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A 1993 Cadillac Allante in stock technical configuration, was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianap- olis 500. The demanding pace car performance and handling require- ments were met because of such advances as the Northstar system. The system includes the 32 valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4T80 E electroni- cally controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sen- sitive steering, antilock brakes and traction control.

For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical. innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape

This rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car &a Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine.

1993 Aliantk pace car

This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to Use this Manual ..........................

111 This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.

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Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems .........................

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This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR’ system.

Section 2 - Features and Controls ..............................

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This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.

Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ................. 3-1

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road .......................... 4-1

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road .............................. This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ........................

Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good.

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For more information on ‘(Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner Assistance, Page 4.

First Edition

THE 1995 SEVILLE TOURING SEDAN (STS) AND SEVILLE LUXURY SEDAN (SLS)

Please keep this manual in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. FOR C A N A D W OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE IMANUAL: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fraqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved.

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-- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they

first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features I

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and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. SAFETY W M I N G S AND SYMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with

- gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that

could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. r

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

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Vehicle Symbols

c- These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,

these symbols are used on an original battery:

CAUTION

POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

BATTERY ACID

COULD CAUSE BURNS

AVOID SPARKS

SPARK OR FLAME

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EXPLODE BATTERY

1 nese symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

FASTEN SEAT BELTS I

POWER WINDOW

AIR BAG

These symbols have to do with your lights:

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MASTER LIGHTING

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PARKING LAMPS

TURN SIGNALS

SWITCH

HAZARD WARNING

FLASHER

LAMPS OR HIGH BEAM

FOG LAMPS

These symbols are on some of your controls:

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WASHER

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

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HEADLAMP

WASHER WIPER

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

CHARGING

BRAKE

RADIATOR COOLANT

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ENGINE OIL

TEMPERATURE

ANTILOCK BRAKE

Here are some other symbols you may see: P t-l I RAD'o "OLUME

RADIO SELECTOR

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m SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Power Seat Controls

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The power seat control switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushion. The power control switches move the seat forward and backward’ up and down, and adjust the angle of the seat.

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0 Move the front of the switch in the direction of the arrows to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down. Move the rear of the switch in the direction of the arrows to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down.

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Lift up or push down on both outer arrows at the same time to move the entire seat up or down. To move the whole seat forward or backward, slide the switch in the direction of the center arrow.

Reclining Front Seatbacks

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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehiclc is moving.

A CAUTION:

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

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Power Lumbar Lumbar Control Feature

If you have this feature, you can change the shape of the driver and passenger seats. It works independently of the other seat controls. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. The lumbar control switch is located on the outboard side of each of the front seats.

To reshape the lower seatback, move the switch forward to increase support or rearward to decrease seatback support.

0 Move the switch up or down to raise or lower the support mechanism

to suit your preference.

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Heated Front Seat Feature (Option)

The control panel is located in the center console. Move the switch to either LO or HI to turn on the heating element in the seat. This feature is designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. On colder days, the HI setting heats the seats to a slightly higher temperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the seats, the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically maintain the temperature at the selected setting. A telltale light in the control switch reminds you that the heating system is in use. To preserve the battery, the heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on, and are deactivated when the ignition is turned off. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.

SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EKERYONE This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: Th.ey work.

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You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.

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The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield . . .

or the instrument panel ...

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or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.

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HERE ARE QUESTIONS M4NY PEOPLE ASKABOUTSAFETYBELTS --AND THE ANSWERS Q Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle afler an accident if I’m wearing a safety

A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you

can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won ’t have to wear safety

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belts?

A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in

the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear

safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even

one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

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HOW TO W E M SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. DRIVER POSITION This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up

straight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash.

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.

To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release handle to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

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Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.

3. Just before it reaches the end? give it a quick pull.

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4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking

sound. If you don't, the adjustment feature won't set, and you'll have to start again.

5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean forward slightly, then sit back. If you've added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again.

If you move around in the vehicle enough, or if you pull out the shoulder belt, the belt will become tight again. If this happens, you can reset it.

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Q: What's wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much

protection this way.

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Q: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

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Q: What's wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the

shoulder at all times.

Q: What's wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.

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Before you close the door, be sure the belt the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTMNT SYSTEM (SIR) This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag, system. Your Cadillac has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:

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AIR BAG

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information. How the Air Bag System Works

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Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.

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the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not

When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this

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a parked car, designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and - the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this. What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a ’ crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety

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What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will be hot for a short time, but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag.

The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.

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NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag covers.

Sewicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Cadillac dealer and the 1995 Seville Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

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S-BELT Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more likely that the fetus won't be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

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RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. REM SEAT PASSENGERS It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

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Lapshoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

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Pull up on the latch plate to make

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If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of a

this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is Dositioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if yo; ever had to.

3. To make the lap

part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.

In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

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CENTER PASSENGER POSITION

Lap Belt

When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

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To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.

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Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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-. - CHILDREN

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the

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age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

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- CHILD RESTMNTS

Be Sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how

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W e r e to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why:

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Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it.

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Top Strap

If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle.

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- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat

Position

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child

restraint.

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2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the

vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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1 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

I 5. To tighten the belt,

pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.

6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

to be sure it is secure.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position

You'll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap

if the child restraint has one.

1. Make the belt as

long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.

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restraint.

3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

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4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child

restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child

restraint.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat

F Position

rour vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why:

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You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.)

i- 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child

restraint.

3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

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4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the

vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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5. Buckle the belt.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

7. To tighten the belt,

feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

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secure.

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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Larger Children

Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly.

Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.

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Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so is very close to the child's face or neck?

small that the shoulder belt

A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the

shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt.

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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash.

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SAFETYBELT EXTENDER If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. CHECKING YOUR R E S T U N T SYSTEMS Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. REPLACING SEATAND RESTMNT SYSTEM PARTS AFTER A CRASH If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. KEYS

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The square key is for the ignition only. It has --- a resistor pellet which is part of the vehicle’s PASS-Key% system.

The oval key is for the doors and all other locks.

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When a new Cadillac is delivered, the dealer removes the plug from the key. The plug has a code on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith -- - - how to make extra keys. However, the ignition key does not have a knock-out plug. The ignition key has a bar code tag attached to it. Your dealer or qualified locksmith, by reading the bar code tag, can then make - your key.

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There are 15 alternative ignition PASS-Key@ I1 blanks to help discourage theft. Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made easily using the plug or bar code tag.

NOTICE: Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

DOOR LOCKS

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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:

From the outside, use your door key.

If your vehicle has the optional Theft Deterrent System and it is armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting off the alarm.

From the inside, slide the lock lever down to manually lock the door. To unlock the door,

slide the lock lever up. E3

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Press me power door lock switch to lock or unlock all the doors at once. The rear power door lock switches only provide a lock function as a safety feature. They will not unlock the doors.

Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock. Your doors will unlock every time you stop and move your shift lever back into PARK (P). If someone needs to get out while you’re not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again. You can also have this feature changed where the doors will stay locked when you shift back into PARK (P). Ask your dealership for details.

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Rear Door Security Locks Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use this lock:

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1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position. -

2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally.

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Leaving Your Khicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the locks from the inside, get out and close the door. Central Door Unlocking System (Option) Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the optional Theft Deterrent system. When unlocking either door, you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds. Anti-Lockout Feature Your vehicle is equipped with this feature. If you leave the key in the ignition whether in the ACCESSORY, LOCK or OFF position with the driver’s door open, you cannot lock your vehicle using the power locks. If you close the door, you can lock it using the Keyless Entry System. It is always recommended that you remove your ignition key when locking your vehicle. The anti-lockout feature is disabled when the ignition is on. Illuminated Entry System Your illuminated entry system turns on all the courtesy lamps when any door is opened or if you press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) button. The courtesy lamps will go out approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed, only if the RKE button is pressed.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With this feature you can turn on your interior lamps, lock and unlock your doors, or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System is intended to be used as a supplementary vehicle entry device. It is not intended to replace, but rather should be used in conjunction with, a door lock key. It operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this: 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the

instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

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Press this symbol to unlock the driver’s door. Press it again within five seconds to unlock the other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the optional Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lamps.

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lock your doors. This also arms the optional Theft Deterrent System.

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open the trunk.

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turn on the interior lamps only.

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Matching Transmitter (s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won't work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the batteries. 1. Use the round end

of the door key, or a coin, to rotate the cover counterclockwise 1/16 of a turn.

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and replace with CR2025 or an equivalent. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter.

3. Make sure the

battery is positioned with the “plus” (+) sign facing the cover.

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4. Align the notches on the cover and the transmitter.

clockwise to reinstall.

AUTOMTIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE

NOTICE: Don't slam your trunk lid down. If you slam the trunk lid, you can damage the pull-down system.

REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE

1 You’ll find the TRUNK

release button in the glove box. Press it to open the trunk.

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CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle is equipped with either the mini console if you have the column shifter or the optional full front console with shift lever.

The mini console comes with a storage tray, a storage compartment for CD’s or tapes and a flip-up armrest that contains a pop-out dual cupholder. The full console includes a floor shift lever, a storage compartment for CD’s or tapes and a flip-up armrest that contains a pop-out dual cupholder. The cupholder can be deployed by pressing on the front surface panel of the armrest. To store it, just push it back in until a click is heard, locking it in place. REAR SEAT STORAGE ARMREST (STS) Your vehicle is also equipped with a rear seat flip-up armrest which includes a storage compartment for tapes or CD’s and a dual cupholder that flips forward for use. To open, lift the front edge.

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GLOW BOX

The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat. To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise a quarter turn and remove the key. To unlock the- door, turn the key counterclockwise and remove the key.

The key may be remaved in the locked or unlocked position. THEFT

- Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your

Cadillac has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you

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Key in the Ignition

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r If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target

for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.

T Parking at Night

- Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember

to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.

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Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. 0 Then take the door key with you. THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION)

If your Cadillac has this option, it has a Theft Deterrent Alarm System. With this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off).

This light reminds you to arm the Theft Deterrent do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry

System. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on.

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3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off. If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn will sound for three minutes and then the alarm will go off to save battery power.

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Remember, the Theft Deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock switch or the Keyless Entry System.

__ Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

If you don’t want to arm the Theft Deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed. Always unlock a door with a key or use the Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm.

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If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. How to Test the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle roll down your window, then get out of your

vehicle, keeping the door open.

2. From outside the vehicle with the door open, lock the vehicle using the

power door lock or the Keyless Entry System and close the door. 3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open the

door. The horn will sound and your headlamps will flash.

If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have your Cadillac serviced. To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the Theft Deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.

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PASSmKEY’II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key’II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key% system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The security light may remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the - fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key% to have a new key made.

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If you’re ever driving and you get the PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION message you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@II system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key@II system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition ke , see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key

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NEW WHICLE t4BREM-IN”

NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.

0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See “Towing a Bailer” in the Index for more information.

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IGNITION KEY POSITIONS

This lock gives you different positions.

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Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft deterrent feature. The other positions let you perform these functions: ACCESSORY: This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key. LOCK Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft deterrent feature. OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering - wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your car is being pushed). RUN: This is the position for driving. START: This starts your engine.

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NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

To start your Northstar V8 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to

START When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

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2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START for about three

seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.

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Your left headlamp and left taillamp may be on as you start your engine, but the right headlamp and taillamp won’t. This provides some light as you start but doesn’t drain your battery as much.

3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be

flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing.

NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

D M N G THROUGHDEEP STANDING WATER

NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

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In very cold weather, 0°F (-18OC) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.

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After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

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AUTOlMATIC T M S A X L E Your automatic transaxle may either have a shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats.

There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the - engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button on the floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

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wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. - NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If

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Going less than 35 mph (55 kmih), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power.

NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it doesn’t seem to shift gears as you accelerate, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) for higher speeds.

THIRD (3): This position limits upshifting and will not allow you to shift into AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):

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(2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain 0 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power. You can use SECOND roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than five miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), otherwise you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever is put in FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.)

NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could cause overheating and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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